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Alert (TA06-333A)

Apple Releases Security Update to Address Multiple Vulnerabilities

Systems Affected

Apple Mac OS X version 10.3.x and 10.4.x

Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.3.x and 10.4.x

Apple Safari web browser

These vulnerabilities affect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Apple systems.

Overview

Apple has released Security Update 2006-007 to correct multiple vulnerabilities
affecting Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Safari web browser. Vulnerabilities in OpenSSL, gzip, and other products are also addressed. The most serious of
these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Attackers may take advantage of the less serious vulnerabilities to
bypass security restrictions or cause a denial of service.

Description

Apple Security Update 2006-007 addresses a number of vulnerabilities affecting
Mac OS X, OS X Server, Safari web browser, and other products. Further details are available in the related vulnerability notes.

This security update also addresses previously known vulnerabilities in PHP, Perl, OpenSSL, and gzip, which are shipped with Mac OS X.
The OpenSSL vulnerabilities are documented in multiple vulnerability
notes. Information is also available through the OpenSSL
vulnerabilities page. Information about the vulnerabilities in gzip is available in a series of
vulnerability notes.

Impact

The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. For specific details, see the appropriate vulnerability notes.
Potential consequences include remote execution of arbitrary code or commands, bypass of security restrictions, and denial of service.